Learning Mentor: Empower Youth Through Education & Sport

Gsl Education; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education are recruiting for a full-time Learning Mentor to join a specialist Alternative Provision in Southampton, supporting young people aged 5–16 who require a more personalised approach to education.

This role offers the chance to build relationships, support wellbeing and help learners re-engage with education through mentoring, sport and practical learning; a driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 5–16.
• Background in education, youth work, behaviour support, or mentoring.
• Ability to build positive relationships and encourage engagement.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting and positive relationships with young people aged 5–16.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring and support.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and positive attitudes towards education.
• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour and social development.
• Encourage engagement through sport, physical activity and practical learning.
• Support students both on-site and within the local community.
• Help young people develop important life skills and independence.
• Work closely with colleagues and other professionals to support individual students.
• Act as a positive role model and provide consistency and encouragement.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential.

Skills

Experience with children

Education/teaching experience

Behaviour support

Mentoring

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

GSL Education are recruiting for a full-time Learning Mentor to join a specialist Alternative Provision in Southampton, supporting young people aged 5–16 who require a more personalised approach to education.

This role offers the chance to build relationships, support wellbeing and help learners re-engage with education through mentoring, sport and practical learning; a driving licence is essential.